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E29 BLU

2016 BMW 116

Black Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,428 mi
Last recorded146,428 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW 11658,972 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 BLU
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 146,428 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 132,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 132,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 118,858 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 101,003 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 101,002 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front fog light not working

Offside Front fitted inside out

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 86,769 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer treads

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 67,774 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2021 67,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 59,945 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 41,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

REAR WIPER TORN.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 41,251 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL FRONT. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL REAR. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

REAR WIPER TORN.

How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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E29 BLU is a 2016 BMW 116 in Black with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2016 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 58,972 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E29 BLU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 10 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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E29 BLU is a 2016 BMW 116, first registered on 31 March 2016.

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